Anti-trafficking Conference in Phoenix January 8th

2nd Annual Awareness & Action:
A Human Trafficking Workshop
Childhood Not Chains

Friday, Jan 8, 2010 8:00 am- 3:00 pm
Paradise Valley Community College

As community members we have a great opportunity to participate in this conference to raise awareness and mobilize the community into action.  The focus is on state issues regarding trafficking with an emphasis on minors. The all-day seminar consists of two main speaking sessions as well as interactive and informational workshop breakout sessions.  A working lunch will have attendees grouped by region for community action planning.

The featured speakers are : Chris Brey with the Phoenix Police Department Vice Squad and Cindy Holt with Catholic Charities.  The workshops will be led by several leaders from the community.  These include: Brianna Reeser, Creating faith-based initiatives to fight trafficking;Peggy Bilsten, Community action legislation; Kelly Luther, Victim Services.

Last year this conference was the first of it’s kind locally.  135 people attended and they are hoping to double that this year. The conference has limited resources for promotion so please pass this information on to your friends, family and church communities so they won’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this important day.

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GENERAL & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

2nd Annual Awareness & Action:
A Human Trafficking Workshop
Childhood Not Chains

Friday, Jan. 8, 2010
8:00AM - 3:00PM
@ Paradise Valley Community College in the Studio Theater

Please share this announcement with interested students and community members.

Registration fee: $11, includes box lunch, payable at the door with cash or check

To register: www.pvc.maricopa.edu/int/register.html
Registration Deadline: Jan. 5. 2009

Sponsoring Organizations:
Paradise Valley Community College’s Center for International Studies
International Rescue Committee’s Arizona League to End Regional Trafficking
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence

For More Information:
Michele Marion 77296 michele.marion@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Katie Resendiz  Katie.Resendiz@theIRC.org | 602 433 2440 x220
Stephanie Mayer  Stephanie.Mayersa4@azcadv.org